USD Softball 2007

AMESSAGE FROM PRESIDENT MARY LYONS... The Uni versity of San Diego is very proud of the student-athletes that represent our institution on 16 men's and women's NCM Division-I athletic teams. These are proud and serious competitors, honored to represent the Uni versity. Th e dedication you witness on the playing fi elds , on the court, on the course, or in the water is greatly matched in the classrooms, the laboratories, on stage , or in the community. Last yearforty percent of our student-athletes carried a grade-point average above 3 .2 , and nine of our teams had a cumulative grade-point average above 3 .0. Athletics is vital to the University of San Diego, a way students,faculty, staff.and alumni come together as one community. I am both a university president and a Torero f an; I look f orward to sharing the excitement of Torero athletics with our many f ans.

Dr. Mary E. Lyons

University of San Diego Mission Statement The University of San Diego is a Roman Catholic institution committed to advancing academic excellence, expanding liberal and professional knowl– edge, creating a diverse and inclusive community, and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service. University of San Diego Vision Statement The University of San Diego is becoming a nationally preeminent Catholic university known for educating students who are globally competent, ethi– cal leaders working and serving in our complex and changing world. KY SNYDER Executive Director ofAthletics

Ky Snyder was named Executive Director of Athletics at the University of San Diego on December 10th, 2003. Dr. Mary E. Lyons, USO President, introduced Snyder who returns to USO where he was Director of Athletic Development between 1990- 1996. He came back to USO from the San Diego International Sports Council where he held the position of President. With the San Diego International Sports Council, the Snyder's primary responsibility was to promote San Diego/Tijuana as the preferred region for sporting events and activities that benefit the community both economically and socially. Recent accomplish– ments of the Sports Council bid efforts include securing for SanDiego the 1997 and 1998 ESPN Summer XGames, the Suzuki Rock 'n' Roll Marathon ,the 1999 Major League Soccer All-Star Game,the inaugural Bank of America/U.S. Olympic Cup, NCAA Division I Men's Basketball First & Second Round (2001) contests, the NCAA Division I Women's Volleyball Championships ' (2001 ) and Super Bowl XXXVII. In the spring of 2001 , Snyder was named the President of the San Diego Super Bowl XXXVII Host Committee. He isa member of the Board of Directors of the San Diego NFL Youth Education Town and the San Diego Super Bowl Task Force. Snyder was also the Executive Director of the San Diego International Sports Foundation. Prior to joining the SDISC, Snyder was the Director of Athletic Development at the Universityof San Diego for six years.At USO he was responsible for establishing the Torero Athletic Association, fund-raising efforts for athletics, managing athletic special events and generating corporate sponsorship of athletics. At USO he oversees an athletic department with sixteen NCAA Division I intercollegiate teams and approximately 400 student- athletes. He is responsible for all administrative,management and supervisory aspects of the Department of Athletics. Additionally,

he oversees the strategic long-range planning and monitoring of budgets, personnel, programs, facilities, fundraising , promotions and marketing , and public relations for an NCAA Division I program consisting of eight sports for men and eight sports for women. He serves on the NCAA Division I Football Rules Committee, the West Coast Conference TV Committee, Marketing Committee and Women's Basketball Committee. Snyder played football at San Diego State University. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing from San Diego State University and has studied in the Master's Leadership Program at the University of San Diego. He is aguest lecturer at the University of San Diego's MBA Sports Management program and the SDSU Hospitality Management program. Snyder, who has been a San Diego resident for 24 years, has a very athletic family. His wife, Sue, was a former standout member of the United States women's national volleyball team who played at San Diego State and also coached the Aztecs and University of San Diego's women's volleyball teams. In addition, Snyder's father, Lester, held the position as President of the United States Tennis Association. The Snyder's reside in Poway with their son Riley (age 13), daughter Sydney (age 10) and daughter Cammy (age 7). Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Mission Statement As part of the University of San Diego, a Roman Catholic University, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is committed to advancing academic and athletic excellence and enhancing students' lives while promoting the University of San Diego. Department of Intercollegiate Athletics Vision Statement As part of the University of San Diego, a Roman Catholic University, the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics is educating its student-athletes while building leadership and teamwork and a reputation as winners on and off the field of play.

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